Bishop Hotel vs Star Lodge
Both are in Penang, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Bishop Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelGeorge Town
Star Lodge
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Star Lodge
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.
Choose Bishop Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 6.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 68 / 28)
Choose Star Lodge if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.8 km)
- to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 2.5 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 28 / 68)
Why is Bishop Hotel better than Star Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.4)+2.3
- 2More guest reviews (3,441 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable×127
Why is Star Lodge better than Bishop Hotel?
- 1680 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.8 km)−680 m
- 2540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bishop Hotel vs Star Lodge: which hotel is better? | Bishop Hotel | Star Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +2.3 | 6.4 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.9 +0.7 |
| Beach access | 4.2 | 6.5 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.1 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +2.3 | 6.4 |
| Number of reviews | 3,441 +3,414 | 27 |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 218 +164 | 54 |
| Rank in Penang | top 40% +50% | bottom 10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.9 +0.7 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.5 km | 990 m −540 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 1.1 km −680 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m | 340 m −150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 15 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 40 +7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 68 | 28 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Bishop HotelStar Lodge
- Bishop Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 9 months
- Bishop Hotel: €25 a night on average · Star Lodge: €47 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Bishop Hotel | Star Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| December | €21 | €21 |
| January | €24 | €39 |
| February | €24 | €47 |
| March | €24 | €55 |
| April | €24 | €60 |
| May | €29 | €61 |
| June | €29 | €61 |
| July | €29 | €55 |
| August | €29 | – |
| September | €29 | – |
| October | €29 | – |
| November | €19 | €21 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
710 m apart
Bishop Hotel: city centre: 2.5 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.
Star Lodge: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Bishop Hotel or Star Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Bishop Hotel or Star Lodge?
Star Lodge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Bishop Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Bishop Hotel or Star Lodge?
Over the year Bishop Hotel costs about €25 a night on average against €47 at Star Lodge, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Star Lodge is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Bishop Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Star Lodge is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Bishop Hotel is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Bishop Hotel and Star Lodge?
The two hotels are 710 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score